SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXHEL
ARAIEGCXHEL belongs to Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAIEGCXHEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAIEGCX |
| Branch code | HEL |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Heliopolis Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the Arab African International Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HEL Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC ARAIEGCXHEL?
ARAIEGCXHEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heliopolis Branch, a unit of Arab African International Bank in Cairo, Egypt. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ARAIEGCXHEL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARAIEGCXHEL with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ARAIEGCX instead of ARAIEGCXHEL?
ARAIEGCX is the head office of Arab African International Bank, while ARAIEGCXHEL is Heliopolis Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARAIEGCXHEL if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Arab African International Bank take in Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab African International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARAIEGCXHEL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Arab African International Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab African International Bank in Egypt. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.